Surf spot

Picnic Bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Picnic Bay in Australia, VIC, Wilson Promentary. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, VIC, Wilson Promentary
Coordinates: -39.0185, 146.2915

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.5	0.6	1	1	1.2	1.4	2	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.5	1.6
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	W	WSW	WSW	SW	W	SW	SW	SW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	11.3	11	10.6	10.2	9.9	10.2	10.1	10.2	10.2	10.2	10.3	10.4	10.4	10.5	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.2	10.1	10.3	10.3	11	6.3	6.5	6.7	11.3	11.1	10.8	11.6	11.1	10.9	9.1	9.6	10.4	10.5	10.9	11.1	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.7	11.4	11.3	11	10.6	10.3	10.4	10.6	10.6	10.8	10.4	10.4	10.8	7.6	7.1
Wave energy (kJ)	472	435	436	381	335	270	221	198	184	160	150	145	133	121	113	94	86	80	69	66	57	61	41	51	47	59	95	245	291	375	484	629	672	708	637	593	594	689	683	627	546	463	374	318	272	252	241	234	225	216	204	185	185	179	246	265
Wind speed (km/h)	3.7	3.3	3.3	2.9	2.9	1.3	5.2	5.6	3.6	3.6	4.3	3.9	7.3	4.2	2.3	5.3	5.3	2.5	3.6	13.2	14	15.2	15.3	14.5	19	19.6	22	20.6	21.9	21.9	19.9	18.6	17.7	15	13	13.1	12.9	10.7	9.2	10.3	11.8	13.6	14.2	14.2	13	12.7	5.4	4.7	4	4.1	4.2	10.8	15	14.7	12.2	11.5
Wind direction	WGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	WGlassy	NWGlassy	NECross	NECross	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNWOnshore	NNEGlassy	SEGlassy	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NGlassy	NWGlassy	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross	SWCross	SSWCross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross-on	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWOnshore	NWOnshore

Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia) is a scenic, remote surf spot tucked into the rugged coastline of Wilsons Prom. It’s known more for its natural beauty and exposed beach break than for reliable beginner-friendly waves.

Spot description

Type: Open beach break
Exposure: Very exposed to Southern Ocean swell
Wave quality: Can be excellent when a clean swell lines up, but conditions are often powerful and changeable
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers when conditions are right
Hazards: Strong currents, rips, dumping surf, shifting banks, and remote location

What it’s like

Picnic Bay typically receives plenty of energy from south and southwest swells, and wind direction is crucial. Offshore or light winds can make it surfable, while strong onshores can quickly turn it messy. Because it sits in a wild coastal environment, the sandbanks and wave shape can vary a lot with tides and swell direction.

Best conditions

Swell: South to southwest
Wind: Light offshore or calm
Tide: Often better around mid tide, depending on the banks
Skill level: More suited to confident surfers due to power and remoteness

Access and setting

It’s located inside Wilsons Promontory National Park, so access may involve a walk from parking areas or nearby tracks depending on current access rules. The setting is spectacular, with granite headlands, native bush, and clear water, making it a great spot for surfers who like a quiet, wild atmosphere.

Note

Conditions and access can change with park management, weather, and coastal hazards, so it’s worth checking local forecasts and park information before heading out.